Robert T. Brodell MD, FAAD
Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology; Past Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology; Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MississippiAfter founding the Department of Dermatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2013, Dr. Robert T. Brodell is now tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology. His research focuses on human papillomavirus and translational research — moving science to the treatment room. His clinical interests include general dermatology, procedural dermatology, dermatopathology, and warts. In addition to his involvement in teaching, he has a strong interest in the ethics of dermatology, in tips and tricks for procedural dermatology, and in access to care in rural America. He also serves as a part-time staff physician at the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
A dedicated teacher, he has performed almost 2000 lectures in his career and is the recipient of the Thomas G. Pearson, EdD, Memorial Education Award of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2018. He is also a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a member of the Relay For Life Hall of Fame.
Dr. Brodell is an associate editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and he serves on the editorial boards of the American Medical Student Research Journal, where he is faculty advisor to the editorial board, Practical Dermatology, Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Society, and SKIN: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine.
Disclosures
- Multicenter clinical trials: Novartis (principal investigator); CorEvitas (psoriasis biologic registry)
- Educational grant: Pfizer
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Increased Severity of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Prevalence of Coronary Artery Mixed Plaques in Psoriasis
- Ultraviolet A Light Protection in Car Windows
- Statin Use Associated With Increased Herpes Zoster Risk
- Patient Preference in Dermatologist Attire
- Dermatology Telemedicine Websites and Apps: Transparency and Quality of Care
- Standardized Laboratory Monitoring of Isotretinoin in Acne
- Laser Treatment of Nongenital Verrucae
- Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Dermatology Clinics
- TNF-α Inhibitors Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Psoriasis Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- Margin to Tumor Thickness Ratio Predicts Local Recurrence and Survival in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma